1. Forever GI Bill, U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs, and Other Federal, State, or Local Education/Training Programs and Options
Elements 37 & 38 PG

2. Purpose To enlighten TSMs on the Forever GI Bill
To brief TSMs of the Federal Student Aid Program, and other financial programs available for post-secondary education
To inform TSMs of other education options available to them during their transition

3. Forever GI Bill
Assistance for students affected by school closures and certain program disapprovals
Elimination of 15-year time limit to use the pot 9/11 GI Bill
Priority enrollment
GI Bill monthly housing allowance
Changes to transfer of benefit (TEB)
Monthly housing allowance during active duty service
Yellow ribbon extension to active duty service members

4. Federal Student Aid Program
Is authorized under the Higher Education Act (created in 1965)
Includes grants, loans, and work-study programs
Supports post-secondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families
Provides information on the process of obtaining financial aid and financial aid applications (including rules and regulations)
Factors that determine eligibility include: financial need, citizenship, degree or certificate eligible program

5. Federal Student Aid Program
Can still be used in conjunction with Veterans’ education benefits
Veterans Upward Bound Program is available to help eligible Veterans refresh their academic skills so that they can successfully complete their college program

6. Education/Training Programs and Options
Navy College
Student Veterans of America
Note: Contacting a local SVA organization is a CRS if TSM is planning on attending college

7. Summary GI Bill education benefits
Federal Student Aid offers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Service members, veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors
Navy College and the SVA organization can help with educational benefits and training information

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